FIFA U15 Festival Robinson Hat-Trick Headlines Bounce-Back
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Bermuda’s Under-15s experienced the full spectrum of tournament football in Baku, bouncing back from a valiant 10-man defeat against Georgia with a scintillating 5-1 thrashing of São Tomé and Príncipe.
In a whirlwind sequence of fixtures at the Hövsan Competition Complex, the young Gombey Warriors demonstrated both grit and attacking swagger, headlined by a sensational Legend Robinson hat-trick and a brace from Darien Lambert.
Bermuda's day began with testing adversity against a well-drilled Georgia side, where fine margins and refereeing decisions swung the balance.
The contest pivoted drastically in the 20th minute when Bermuda were reduced to 10 men following a straight red card. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the young side displayed immense discipline and structural resilience, frustrating their European opponents for large spells.
However, the sustained pressure eventually told. In the 39th minute, Georgia unlocked the Bermudian backline to slot home the decisive breakthrough and secure all three points, leaving Bermuda to rue what might have been with a full complement on the pitch.
Any lingering frustration from the morning’s defeat was swiftly extinguished as Bermuda unleashed a clinical attacking display against São Tomé and Príncipe.
Darien Lambert set the tone inside six minutes, latching onto a through ball to fire Bermuda into an early lead. While São Tomé struck back four minutes later through Vinicios Santo, parity proved fleeting as Bermuda's forwards took complete control of the contest.
Legend Robinson restored the advantage from the penalty spot in the 17th minute, calmly sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. Five minutes later, Lambert grabbed his second of the match with an instinctive finish to make it 3-1.
Robinson then took centre stage, striking again in the 24th minute to give Bermuda a commanding cushion before completing a memorable hat-trick in the 36th minute with a sharp strike into the bottom corner.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Bermuda Sweep Past British Virgin Islands in FIFA U-15 Opener
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Bermuda launched their FIFA U-15 Youth World Cup & Festival campaign in emphatic style with an authoritative 5-0 victory over the British Virgin Islands in Baku.
Playing on Pitch 7A at the Hövsan Competition Complex, the young Gombey Warriors delivered a dominant display, showcasing their depth in attack as five different players wrote their names on the scoresheet.
Adam Barritt set the tone inside the opening five minutes, breaching the BVI defence to give Bermuda an early lead. Stephen Astwood doubled the advantage in the 17th minute, finishing neatly to put Bermuda firmly in control of the contest.
Darien Lambert added a third in the 23rd minute to put the result well beyond reach before Chaz Edmead made it 4-0 six minutes later.
Deari Trott capped an electric, high-tempo team performance by netting Bermuda's fifth in the 35th minute to seal a commanding clean sheet and a perfect start to their group-stage campaign in Azerbaijan.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Bermuda Name FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Squad
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) announced the Bermuda Under 15 Team that will participate in the inaugural FIFA Under 15 World Cup and Festival. The tournament is the first of its kind organized by FIFA, with 191 Member Associations participating.
Forwards: Chaz Edmead, Stephen Astwood, Krayvon Bean-Burchall, Ryley Martin
The festival, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, will feature boys’ teams in 2026, girls’ teams in 2027, and will switch to an annual tournament for Boys and Girls in 2028. The Bermuda Under 15 Boys have been drawn in Group AC with the British Virgin Islands, Georgia, Sao Tome and Principe, Namibia and Poland.
The competition will feature an innovative 8v8 format with two 20-minute halves.
The Young Gombey Warriors, led by Head Coach Aaron Denkins, will begin their campaign at the FIFA U15 World Cup Festival on October 24th, facing the British Virgin Islands in their opening group-stage match.
Bermuda will return to action on October 25th for a double-header, taking on Georgia in the morning before facing São Tomé and Príncipe in the afternoon.
The group stage will conclude on October 26th, with the Warriors scheduled to face Namibia in the morning and Poland in the afternoon.
Following the completion of the group-stage fixtures, the festival will have a rest day before the knockout phase gets underway on October 28th.
The Young Gombey Warriors will look to make the most of this international opportunity as they compete against teams from across the world and proudly represent Bermuda on the global stage.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Launch New Show Celebrating Sporting Icons Live 7 pm
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A new bi-weekly sports programme dedicated to resurrecting the triumphs, milestones, and untold stories of Bermuda’s finest sporting legends is set to launch, spearheaded by veteran broadcaster Earl Basden and island football stalwart Dennis Brown at 7:00 pm.
Titled A Walk Down Memory Lane, the show aims to bridge generations by taking sports enthusiasts on an intimate journey through the island’s rich athletic heritage, celebrating the men and women who paved the way on domestic fields and international stages.
The premier episode will feature none other than Bermudian tennis icon Sam Maybury, setting an ambitious standard for the series.
Hosted by seasoned sports journalist and IslandStats broadcaster Earl Basden alongside respected former national player and coach Dennis Brown, the programme is designed as a living archive of Bermudian sporting achievement.
Each edition will dig deep into the archives, blending candid first-person reflections with historical context to ensure the exploits of the island’s trailblazers remain etched in the collective consciousness.
"Too many remarkable achievements fade from memory over time," the hosts noted. "A Walk Down Memory Lane is about honouring those sacrifices, reliving the glory days, and inspiring the next generation of Bermudian athletes by showing them whose shoulders they stand on."
Few figures embody Bermudian athletic pedigree quite like the show's debut guest.
Sam Maybury, an iconic presence across decades of Bermudian and regional tennis, broke ground during an era when local talent fought tooth and nail for international recognition. As both an accomplished competitor and a devoted mentor, Maybury's name is synonymous with the development of the racquet sport on the island.
In the inaugural broadcast, Maybury sits down with Basden and Brown to reflect on the golden eras of local competition, memorable international clashes, the evolution of the sport in Bermuda, and the mindset required to compete at the highest level during his prime.
With a bi-weekly schedule lined up, A Walk Down Memory Lane promises to be essential viewing and listening for local sports fans eager to celebrate Bermuda’s sporting greats.
Friday, October 09, 2026
Roberts Sets New Recurve Record after Caribbean Triumph
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Bermudian archer Jaydon Roberts has capped off his Caribbean Premier Archery League title victory with official confirmation that his winning score of 1,325 is a new recurve record.
The confirmation follows an exceptional campaign across the regional series, where Roberts led from the front to capture the overall championship and stamp his authority among the Caribbean's top bowmen.
His record-breaking haul of 1,325 points cements a landmark achievement for the National Archery Association of Bermuda, surpassing the previous regional benchmark in the recurve division.
The victory also sealed an emphatic one-two finish for Bermuda, with fellow international Camerin Pickering taking the runner-up spot behind Roberts.
The new record continues a remarkable run of form for Roberts, who represented Bermuda at the World Archery youth level and Olympic qualifiers, and underlines the island's burgeoning status as a regional powerhouse in the sport.
